Food Safety
As well as regular assessments of food premises, Council is involved in food recalls, investigation of food related complaints, food poisoning occurrences, provision of information and food premises notification requirements.
A food business, regardless of whether it is commercial or charitable, must notify Council of their existence.
Permanent Food Business
A permanent food business is any business that handles food for sale within a permanent building / location.
It is a legal requirement that permanent businesses within the council area, complete the Food Business Notification form (below) before commencing any food handling operations. This information will ensure we have correct and up to date contact details, location and the nature of the food business. Any change of key personnel, address, telephone number, common or business name, or operating method, must be updated immediately.
Food Business Notification Form
Temporary Food Stalls and Mobile Food Vendors
Temporary food stalls are structures such as marquees that are used to sell food at occasional events like a fete, market or show.
Mobile food vendors use food premises designed to be permanent but movable, including food vans, trucks and trailers for on-site food preparation.
Temporary food stalls and mobile food vendors need to complete the Temporary Food Stall Notification Form.
You need to ensure that there are handwashing facilities available along with adequate wastewater disposal, temperature control and suitable storage for the food. Council's Environmental Health Officer will provide you with a copy of the approved/refused temporary food premises form along with any additional conditions.